the youth
noun
: the young people
The show sends a strong message to the youth of America.
The city's youth need strong role models.
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The investigation was revived after almost 20 years because of a tip from the senior pastor of a church where David Vander Meer had led the youth group.
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Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Haaland, who is considered one of the greatest Norwegian soccer players of all time, competed at the youth level for years before going professional.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
What might the youth be feeling bitter about?
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
One is specifically for the youth, and one is youth and adults.
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Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Haaland, who is considered one of the greatest Norwegian soccer players of all time, competed at the youth level for years before going professional.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
What might the youth be feeling bitter about?
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
One is specifically for the youth, and one is youth and adults.
—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the youth
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“The youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20youth. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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